Maths workshops. This week in Room 7 we have had workshops to help us with Division and Multiplication. Everyday we have 6 small teams of three or four working on different activities. This is one of the activities we had a lot of fun with in class. The square gives you some numbers to help you get started. You have to multiply the number on the first column on the left with the numbers on the first row on the top. It is a bit of challenge but once you get started it is a lot of fun. Here is Davarni's work see if you can help her solve the last ones.

Loto's reflection about his understanding from our reciprocal reading discussion with his group.

Today my group and I learnt about animals and their hearing. I learnt that dogs can hear a lot more than humans because they have larger ears and can capture  more sounds. Big animals like elephants can only hear low pitched sounds because they have thicker eardrums.

Soundwaves

We have been learning about how sound is produced. We have read an information report called 'Can you hear that?' and have had reciprocal reading discussions to share our understanding. Here is Fasi's drawing to show his understanding about sound waves.

Every year we have our Waterwise programme at the beginning of the year. We had fun learning to swim and also enjoying the wonderful cool pool in the hot summer days.

A Glenbrae icon is put down. One of the biggest trees in our school was put down due to safety measures against storms. It was on a Friday and it was a day of mixed emotions. We watched the men cut down the tree and noticed the safety precautions they took to look after themselves as well as the the fences around the tree.

Its about our individuality. Alex introduces himself in his mihi. Kia ora Alex!

Friends are very important in life. We start to understand the value of friends in school from a very young age. Our Asttle writing test this term was to explain what makes a good friend. Here is Salote's explanation. She has some good ideas about the importance of being a good friend and having good friends. Thank you Salote for this great piece of writing.

A good friend is someone who is loyal and respective of you. Someone who never tells lies and always has your back when you are going through tough times or getting bullied. Good friends support and encourage you if you are going through a hard time or depression.

A good friend is never a fake friend. Good friends laugh with you and not at you when you are not there. Whether you are there in person or not, a good friend will always look out for you. They will not backstab you to others when you are not at school. They are protective of you and will stand up for you when others are talking about you. A good friend will always support you and will pick you up and help you get through.

Good friends are people who make you feel comfortable. They will ask you if you are ok when you are looking lonely. They will sit with you and make sure you feel safe and valued. They will make you feel like you have a lot of friends who care about you. A good friend will make you laugh when you are crying. They will offer their help even when you do not ask for it.

Good friends are like stars. You don't always see them but you know they are there. They are valuable and make you feel valuable. As you grow up you will know how important friends are.